It's time for some blues. I played that track at the European Swing Dance Championships 2013 in the Slow Swing and Blues Couples Division (prelims, 2nd heat, 1st song). I was quite curious how the dancers will react, when they hear that intro... Roll On, Katy That steam … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #191: Roll On, Katy
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #190: Bugles In The Sky
This is another song that I found during my research for the ESDC competitions. Bugles In The Sky Bugles In The Sky is a short 2 minutes big band tune with a nice melody, a lot of different sound layers, breaks and solos. Will Bradley Biography pulled from Wikipedia: Wilbur … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #190: Bugles In The Sky
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)
I'm sure, this is a version not everybody would play at a swing dance event, just because of personal taste. However, the Andrews Sisters landed a big hit with it in 1939. Hold Tight, Hold Tight Written by: Leonard Kent, Edward Robinson, Jerry Brandow, Willie Spottswood, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #188: Sugar Foot Stomp
Currently, I'm preparing the competition music for the European Swing Dance Championships, happening later this month in London. While doing some research about tempos used in recent years, I stumbled upon this beautiful version that I haven't known before. Sugar Foot Stomp It … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #188: Sugar Foot Stomp
New Release “Little Swing Sesh ’13” by Michael Gamble & The Rhythm Serenaders
Michael Gamble is a fellow swing DJ but also the bandleader of The Rhythm Serenaders, based in Asheville, NC, USA. When we read the following statement on the band's website then we can conclude that this is not really an album release. Until we get a chance to make a studio … [Read more...] about New Release “Little Swing Sesh ’13” by Michael Gamble & The Rhythm Serenaders
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